The average bus between Loughton and The Shard takes 1h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 9m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Loughton to The Shard. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Loughton and The Shard. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughton is at 11:35 PM which arrives into The Shard at 4:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Whipps Cross Bus Stand and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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1h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Loughton to The Shard? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughton to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Loughton station and arriving at The Shard station via Whipps Cross Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Loughton to The Shard bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Forest Road station.
Loughton to The Shard bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at London Bridge Bus Station.
The distance between Loughton and The Shard is 18.6 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a bus from Forest Road to The Shard via Whipps Cross Bus Stand, Balls Pond Road / Burder Road, Forest Road / Kingsland Road, and London Bridge Bus Station in around 1h 37m.